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Why Restricting Calories is Ruinous Whether you’ve tried losing weight so that you could fit into a dress for an upcoming event, run a half marathon with your twenty-something-aged kids, or wean off one of your prescription drugs, dieting and calorie restriction is something you’ve likely experienced. Most popularized standard diets, such as Weight…
For years, I have been warning many of my patients about the potentially negative health effects of drinking coffee. Recent new studies, however, have concluded that coffee consumption might not be bad for you after all, and may actually decrease your risk of developing chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s, cardiovascular disease, and even…
Vitamin B12 deficiency is a silent epidemic causing symptoms of chronic disease all across the globe. Remember that iconic line from I Love Lucy? “Are you tired, run-down, listless? Do you poop out at parties?” Lucy was definitely onto something as she comically recited her famous “Vitameatavegimin” monologue. As funny as it seemed on the…
Are food sensitivities troubling your child? Here are 10 symptoms to look out for. Most parents know if their child has a true food allergy because the symptoms are obvious and immediate. For instance, your child’s throat may swell shut after eating peanuts, or he may break out in hives after eating eggs. Unfortunately, most food…
Ear infections, or otitis media, are the number one reason we take our kids to the pediatrician today (aside from well visits). They account for an estimated 30 million doctor visits per year and half of all antibiotics prescribed to children are for ear infections. The cost of treating ear infections in the US is…
By: Dr. Paul Garcia In our last two posts we explained some need to know facts regarding high cholesterol levels. First, we established that cholesterol is a essential nutrient for your body and it’s not the cause heart disease. Next, we showed how the proteins that transport cholesterol through the blood, called lipoproteins, can morph- changing…